Category Archives: Shepherding Well

On the Receiving End of a Crisis Debriefing

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Scary Moment I just returned from some time in Turkey. On the first day there, I was with some of my colleagues enjoying the rich history of the land as our heads cleared from jet lag. Suddenly there was a … Continue reading →

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God Desires More Than “iPhone Spirituality”

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Plugging into Jesus In a recent talk I used the following illustration: I had in my left hand my iPhone. In my right hand I had the white power cord  that came with the iPhone. Next to me was the … Continue reading →

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Our Response to The Word and Implications for Shepherding

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Does the Word Find Place in You (John 8:37)? A major theme in John’s Gospel is Jesus revealing the Father to us through the words that the Father taught the Son (8:28) and what the Son has heard (8:26) from … Continue reading →

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Resource: Personal 2015 Reading List

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Scott Shaum

2015 Reads List Here is a link to my annual reads list. Every year I send out a review of the books I read over the previous year and share it as a resource. I would love to hear of any excellent books you … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Mustn’t Over Protect Sheep

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Some time ago I found myself debriefing a couple who were working in a southern African country. He is a doctor and servicing a small hospital in a remote area. After they had shared some of their experiences with me I … Continue reading →

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Rest Revisited: What Does it Look Like?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott Shaum

“Ya, Jesus is our rest, that’s all good. But what do I do?” This might be a common response to a post like a previous one on rest. If you have not read that post, please do so. As I stated … Continue reading →

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What is the Rest that Jesus Offers?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Familiar Passage, But Clearly Understood? A few weeks ago I spoke at the annual Mental Health and Missions Conference. I was asked to speak on the integrated life of the care giver. In my preparation I learned that the English word for … Continue reading →

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A Reader’s Question: Responding to Extreme Exhaustion in Others

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Scott Shaum

I began this site with a series looking at five different themes I have experienced while shepherding cross-cultural workers.   One of them was titled Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #2 Total Exhaustion.  A few weeks ago … Continue reading →

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